The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Buka Airport (BUA) in Buka Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,937 kilometers (8,039 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:05 in Buka Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,619 feet between the two airports. Buka Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Buka Island (BUA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Buka Airport (BUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.